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FeaturedNeuroscience·August 7, 2017·4 min readLessons by PostA new study reveals molecular mechanism that helps insure continuous readjustment of the strength of synaptic junctions during learning.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·August 2, 2017·5 min readUse It or Lose ItLMU researchers report neural activity in the auditory system has a direct effect on myelination. Higher levels of neural activity resulted in the formation of thicker myelin sheaths and enhanced speed of signal transmission.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 21, 2017·3 min readNew Model for the Origin of Grid CellsA new study theorizes the development of grid cells depends upon the synaptic input from place cells.Read More
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